ORD Solutions
FDM 3D printer manufacturer producing desktop multi-extruder systems (RoVa3D line) for rapid prototyping and small-batch manufacturing with aerospace-grade aluminum construction.
- CEO / Founder
- Chris Gibson
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Defunct
- Total Funding
- $302K
- Latest Round
- Crowdfunding
Technology & Products
Key Products
RoVa3D Single/Dual/5-Extruder; RoVa4D Full Color Blender; RoVaPaste (food/biological); filaments; accessories; later third-party resale (Creality, Dremel, XYZprinting, LulzBot)
Technological Advantage
Redesigned Y-carriage for greater print width; closed-loop filament system reducing material waste; complete printer assembly in-house in Cambridge, Ontario.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Affordable multi-material/multi-color desktop 3D printing with Canadian manufacturing, aerospace-grade construction, and simplified filament ecosystem.
How They Differentiate
Multi-color printing at affordable price point; Canadian manufacturing and assembly (local supply chain advantage); aerospace-grade aluminum construction vs. plastic competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Businesses requiring rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing; educational institutions; professional makers and hobbyists
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing; Education; Prototyping; Food/Culinary
Competitors
Stratasys; 3D Systems; Ultimaker; Prusa Research
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2013: First Kickstarter CA$116,592; 2014–16: RoVa3D multi-extruder campaigns (incl. CA$132,120); 2016: RoVa4D Full Color Blender Kickstarter CA$216,288; later pivot to 3D printer distribution; site emptied / operations ceased (Crunchbase closed)
Notable Customers
University of Giessen (Center for Materials Research — RoVa3D 5-extruder in lab inventory)